St. Gallen
Living in Eschenbach
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Eschenbach (St. Gallen). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
9’602
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’395
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
256.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 781
2 Rooms
CHF 1’018
3 Rooms
CHF 1’395
4 Rooms
CHF 1’786
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’260
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+40.5% (+CHF 402)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
139.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
256.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’848
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’664
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
4’609
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
New Construction (last year)
37
Homeownership Rate
32.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
9’602
Population Density
175 per km²
Population Growth
+0.70%
Foreign Nationals
22.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
20.0%
20–39 years
26.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
21.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Wald
4.22 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’580+CHF 185
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Uznach
5.07 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’420+CHF 25
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Schmerikon
5.29 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
250.00%-6.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Uznach
5.30 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395CHF 0
Taxes
251.00%-5.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Gommiswald
6.76 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’380CHF -15
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Kaltbrunn
7.72 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
257.00%+1.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Frequently asked questions about Eschenbach
What is the average rent in Eschenbach?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Eschenbach (St. Gallen) is CHF 1’395 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 781, for 4-room CHF 1’786.
What is the tax rate in Eschenbach?
The combined tax rate in Eschenbach is 256.00% (municipal: 139.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’848 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Eschenbach?
The vacancy rate in Eschenbach is 1.120% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Eschenbach have?
Eschenbach has 9’602 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 54.82 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 22.0%.
How well is Eschenbach connected by public transport?
Eschenbach has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 37 minutes.
Current Listings in Eschenbach
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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE